Week Nine in the Lion Pride!

Hello Lions,

Next week is the last week of the first quarter. This is the halfway point for La Sierra students and finals week for La Vista. All the credits and grades La Vista students earn by Friday, October 21 will go on their official transcript. I already said this during my Principal's Perspective on Lion's Roar, but it definitely bears repeating that students should spend this weekend studying and completing any assignments and projects their teachers will still accept.

This week La Vista/La Sierra celebrated its students of the month for September. Students gathered in the library to receive certificates of excellence from the administration. Congratulations to:

Abigail Flores

Adriana Cortez

Alejandro Penafield-Vallejo

Alex Hernandez Aispuro

Alexia Diaz

Andrea Cortez Reyes

Andrew Velazquez

Angel Garcia

Anna Bautista

Ashley Villanueva Lobo

Billie Hadaway

Brian Moreno

Estrella Tomas

Isabella Hofstetter

Isabella Saenz

Isaiah Segura

Jake Martinez

Jay Torres

John Paul De Los Reyes

Jonathan Linares

Josslyn Nelson

Julissa Avila Perez

Kimberly Zermeno

Leonardo Gaytan Garcia

Leonardo Monreal Lopez

Leonardo Ochoa

Luis Miguel Chavez Cruz

Marcela Chay Chavez

Maynor Rivera-Lopez

Michael Mendez

Nicholas Brown

Mya D Osorio

Ramon Pulido

Robert Montoya

Rudy Rafay

Sandy Alvarado

Se Joon Lee

Walter Cipriano Tzep Sac

The La Vista/La Sierra ASB Board Members (President Ricky Villescas, Secretary Faith Morales, Treasurer Michelle Sanchez, and Activities/Spirit Director Danielle Broussard) attended the District Student Advisory Council (SAC) on Wenesday. SAC is a monthly meeting for ASB board members from each of the District's high schools. The board members gather to exchange ideas and share the activities and events happening on each campus. Students are served lunch and everyone participates in team-building exercises. This month's topics included managing stress as an ASB member, and promoting school events. The theme was Halloween so our students dressed up as gnomes.

Another event that took place on Wednesday was the October Principal Secretaries Meeting. La Vista/La Sierra Principal's Secretary, Mrs. Herman, hosted the meeting in the library and provided all sorts of spooky treats.

LVLS Esports Program

La Vista / La Sierra High Schools have two Apex Legends esports teams competing against other high schools in the western part of the United States. These students are focused, work together, and are determined to win as a team.

LVLS Team #1: River Day, Corgan Fitzgerald, Mark Correa, & Ricky Villescas

LVLS Team #2: Frank Salazar, Juan Gomez Loyes, Ammar Dockery, & Adrianna Cortez.

In other news, the Adult Transition Program's Sports Club met this week at Fullerton Free Church. Students from Mr. Wilkerson, Mrs. Dobyns, Dr. Pope, and Mr. Kent's hubs came together to play one of their favorite sports - basketball!

On Thursday, the office staff put together a scrumptious breakfast for the admin team in celebration of Administrator Appreciation Week. It was nice for everyone in the office to spend a little time together eating and socializing before the workday began in earnest. I am truly fortunate to work with such a dedicated admin team and office staff. I am grateful for everything they do to make La Vista/La Sierra such an amazing place to work!

I will finish this newsletter the same way I started with a reminder that next week is the last week of the first quarter. Spend your time wisely, Lions!

Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

Lions Weekly Roar Video

Please come by the Counseling Department to pick up your permission slip and return it by October 21,2022 (Friday)

AERIES TIP OF THE MONTH

ELAC Spanish Translation - Meeting Schedule

Morning Bus Schedule - Pick Up

Afternoon Bus Schedule - Release

For the 2022-23 school year, FJUHSD was approved to implement Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) at Buena Park, Fullerton Union, La Habra, and La Vista High Schools. Parents with students who attend these schools will not be required to complete a lunch application form. Conversely, FJUHSD was not approved for CEP for Sunny Hills, Sonora, and Troy High Schools. While meals will continue to be served to students at no cost at non-CEP schools, the District will be encouraging parents who may qualify for free and reduced meals to complete a 2022-23 lunch application. The District Food Services team is here to support. Please contact us for questions or assistance at (714) 870-2820 or by email at foodservices@fjuhsd.org.

Virtual College & Career Center

Parent / Guardian Notification Letter for Health Instruction

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Dear FJUHSD Families,

This past year may have presented a variety of difficulties for students and their families. Some of us, including our students, are experiencing fatigue in response to the pandemic and other factors. Some students are disconnecting (or disengaging) and may find it hard to motivate ourselves and engage in school. Before the pandemic, one in four may have needed help maintaining our mental health. Those numbers are on the rise and reaching higher levels due to limited in-person connections to people, places, and things that help us stay healthy.

As our district works in accordance with state and local guidelines to safely reopen campuses we know that the process is challenging and many in our community are in need of help.

If a student or family member is in need of support or are worried about a loved one, Care Solace can help students and their families find mental health and substance use treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance.

FJUHSD students, staff, and families can use Care Solace at no charge to them. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7 and can support students and families in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help find a provider

Call 888-515-0595. Access Care Solace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Visit https://www.caresolace.com/site/fjuhsdfamilies/ and either search on your own, OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.